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Mexican band Grupo Firme cancels US show, saying their visas were suspended by Trump administration

Mexican band Grupo Firme cancels US show, saying their visas were suspended by Trump administration

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The popular Mexican regional music band Grupo Firme announced on Friday that it was canceling a performance in a music festival in California over the weekend after the United States government suspended the musicians' visas.
Shakira performance for World Pride opening concert abruptly canceled due to technical issues

Shakira performance for World Pride opening concert abruptly canceled due to technical issues

WASHINGTON (AP) — One day before the kickoff concert for World Pride 2025 in the nation's capital, headlining performer Shakira has abruptly canceled due to equipment difficulties.
Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Maj. Houlihan on pioneering series 'M.A.S.H.,' has died at 87

Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Maj. Houlihan on pioneering series 'M.A.S.H.,' has died at 87

NEW YORK (AP) — Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards playing Maj. Margaret Houlihan, the demanding head nurse of a behind-the-lines surgical unit during the Korean War on the pioneering hit TV series “M.A.S.H.,” has died. She was 87.
Smokey Robinson was investigated for sexual assault allegation in 2015 but no charges were filed

Smokey Robinson was investigated for sexual assault allegation in 2015 but no charges were filed

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities investigated a previous sexual assault allegation against Smokey Robinson in 2015, but no charges were filed because of insufficient evidence, prosecutors said Friday.
In Marseille, a shadow becomes art in Banksy’s latest street mural

In Marseille, a shadow becomes art in Banksy’s latest street mural

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — The lighthouse appeared overnight. Painted on a wall tucked away in a quiet Marseille street, its beam aligned perfectly with the real-life shadow of a metal post on the pavement.
PBS suing Trump administration over defunding, three days after NPR filed similar case

PBS suing Trump administration over defunding, three days after NPR filed similar case

PBS filed suit Friday against President Donald Trump and other administration officials to block his order stripping federal funding from the 330-station public television system, three days after NPR did the same for its radio network.
Dozens sickened in expanding salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers

Dozens sickened in expanding salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers

Nearly four dozen people in 18 states have been sickened in an expanding outbreak of salmonella food poisoning tied to recalled cucumbers sent to restaurants, hospitals, cruise ships and grocery stores, including Target stores, federal health officia
'22 Minutes,' Nelly Furtado among early Canadian Screen Award winners

'22 Minutes,' Nelly Furtado among early Canadian Screen Award winners

TORONTO — CBC sketch comedy “This Hour Has 22 Minutes,” TSN’s soccer coverage and singer Nelly Furtado were among the big winners at the first of several Canadian Screen Awards galas.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers say ex-assistant’s social media posts undercut her rape allegation

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers say ex-assistant’s social media posts undercut her rape allegation

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs ' lawyers confronted his rape-alleging former personal assistant on Friday with her social media posts praising the hip-hop mogul as a mentor, “my brother” and “friend for life” for years after she says he assaulted
CDC removes language that says healthy kids and pregnant women should get COVID shots

CDC removes language that says healthy kids and pregnant women should get COVID shots

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's top public health agency posted new recommendations that say healthy children and pregnant women may get COVID-19 vaccinations, removing stronger language that those groups should get the shots.
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